life lately

I spent my first week of summer vacation in Hilton Head.  Lee was even more fun than we had anticipated.  He was fearless in the water and constantly on the go.  Mornings were spent at the park and going for bike rides. 

This is Plantation Dr, my all time favorite road.  The live oaks and Spanish moss create a canopy above the bike paths, providing relief from the balmy mornings. 

 Afternoons were filled with comical beach moments.  Wipe outs and sand tastings were only part of the adventure. I built sand castles, only to watch him revel in knocking them down.  Children have a magical way of re-opening our eyes to things we have seen a hundred times.

During the evenings, we sat by the bay, watching the sun go down.  

When I got back to Wilmington, my 29th birthday approached quickly.  Friday evening I went with my two best gal pals for an early birthday dinner.  We went to RX, a farm to table restaurant on Castle street.  EVERYTHING was amazing.  

Saturday morning, the official birthday, I grabbed my free birthday drink from Starbucks and patiently waited on my guests. 

Bethany and Lee came back down to celebrate.  She was charged with delivering my birthday present.  My sister is the best at surprises. I have been wanting this exact bike, but couldn't find one anywhere.  I thought I would have to settle for a new cruiser, but my brother-in-law found me this vintage gem.  I was thrilled.  Bethany then bought me a Nantucket basket and kroozie.  The bike is now complete.  BTW, how amazing are my hydrangeas? 

Who wouldn't want to spend a birthday with this guy?

We did birthday lunch at K-38. Sunday, my friend Mandy came over and we capped off the weekend with my favorite bottle of champagne.  This was one of the best birthdays I've had in a really long time.  

Cheers!